Posted in computers , hardware on Jun 28, 2008
My HPTouchSmart PC Review shows you how you can buy the PC of tomorrow – today!
You’re probably going to catch some ads on TV about this in the coming weeks (as I did today), but the HP TouchSmart PC is just all over the place now. It’s so sleek and cool, and when you see it you just can’t help want one. What am I talking about?
This post is part of our Tech Reviews series!
Just watch the video, and then you’ll know what I’m talking about…
There's a couple different models of the touchsmart, and if you're searching the web for reviews I have to alert you - HP's "TouchSmart" brand has been around a few years now. What you are looking for are the new sleek and stunning iMac killers - the IQ504 and IQ506.
Repeat – you DON’T want the old TouchSmart models from 2006-2007 like this
You DO want the TouchSmart 2008 sexy model that looks like this
Looks like a Camry got converted into a Corvette doesn’t it? Admittedly it looks really cool – let’s look at what it has inside! Here’s what sets it apart from anything you’ve seen to date…
HP TouchSmart IQ506 Specs
Stunning 22″ LCD all-in-one HI-DEF display
Wireless Keyboard, Mouse, and Remote control
Built in HD TV tuner
2.16 Ghz Core 2 Duo Processor
4GB Ram
5 USB Ports and SDHC multi-card reader
500 GB Hard Drive
64 Bit Windows Vista Home Premium
Final Thoughts
So – what you’re probably wanting to know is – how does the new HP Touchsmart stack up to other current all-in-one systems in it’s class? Well, if you’re going to compare to the iMac – one with similar specs of 500GB hard drive and 4GB Ram with only 20″ screen don’t have a touch screen or TV tuner at all. Gateway has it’s “ONE” PC that doesn’t nearly stack up to the TouchSmart at all. What about the Sony VAIO VGC-LT29U you say? Well, firstly it’s $2,899 with a 1,000GB hard drive and Blu-Ray player – which I think puts it in a slightly different class. Secondly – well, it’s a Sony. So – in it’s price class the HP TouchSmart IQ506 is a best buy.
There are two models – the IQ504 is $200 less (about) but has no TV Tuner. The IQ506 has the full HD TV Tuner. Personally – I don’t know why anyone would not want the IQ506. If you’re going to spend that kind of money of a first class mulitimedia system – you really aren’t doing anyone in your family any justice if you don’t get the TV tuner! The IQ504 has a 320GB hard drive too, and the IQ506 has a 500GB! I’ve scoured the web, and the cheapest (new) price for either model is currently through Amazon believe it or not. You might be able to score a deal on eBay. In either event, I listed both options for you below…
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